AKC's
Terrier Group
American Kennel Club's Terrier Group
There are forty four breeds in the Terrier Group worldwide. But, The American Kennel Club only recognizes twenty nine breeds. They are the Airedale Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Cesky Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Bull Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Russell Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Skye Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Welsh Terrier, West Highland White Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier. The Terrier Group dogs, in earlier times, were known for keeping down the rodent population in factories and mills.
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Airedale Terrier
American Kennel Club's Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier of the Terrier Group isn't addressed as the “King of Terriers” for nada. This canine is the leggiest terrier from the total breed category. Among its elementary progenitors are the Black and Tan and the Old English Terriers. They made up the middle-sized canines are extremely looked up to by Yorkshire huntsmen that would chase after all forms of quarry, running from small-scale hares to foxes.
Not simply were they time-tested hunters of dry land creatures, these Terriers were likewise valued as avid bird retrievers. Sometime in the mid-1800s, a lot of these Terriers were matched with Otterhounds. The end was to produce a canine that had added waterfowl hunting skills in addition to a more potent sense of tracking. The final result was a discriminating appearing canine that converted to superior otter hunters.
These otter hunting canines converted the strain that we recognize today and referred to as the Airedale Terrier. Their name was really called “Waterside Terriers” at the start, but was altered to the Airedale Terrier in 1878.
Terrier fanciers started to exhibit these canines during ringside contests. To boost the appreciable wonderful thing about the Airedale Terrier, they were blended with some Bull and Irish Terriers. Near the early 1900s, the long-familiar Terrier and champ “Master Briar” went on to father the modern Airedale Terriers.
Master Briar made canines that extremely shaped the Terrier Group breed in the U.S.A. They picked up in fame as solid hunters, establishing themselves to be desirable at hunting down large-scale game. Nevertheless, after the conclusion of First World War their amounts slumped and nowadays they're a uncommon breed to chance upon, all the same their capital reputation remains as is.
Airedale Terrier's Personality
The Airedale Terrier of the Terrier Group is regarded to be the most flexible of the Terrier Group canine breed. They're adventuresome, courageous, and enjoy romping. Extremely bright and a trifle obstinate, education might require a lot of time. All the same, with the decent quantity of training time, these canines are manageable, faithful, and make first-class watchdogs. So long as the Airedale Terrier receives great deal of psychical and mental stimulation, they will make manageable household pets.
Attending To Your Airedale Terrier
Airedale Terrier canines need a bunch of physical exercise. Without sufficient active exertion, they incline to get bored easy and may be rather destructive, whenever left behind inside the household. Lengthy walks or energetic games ought to render a whole lot of stimulation to can attend to these requirements.
Airedale Terriers of the Terrier Group are capable of live out of doors in cool climates but like all household canines, it is always is most beneficial to let them sleep indoors with the family. Grooming requires a little of additional work than most Terrier Group breeds, owing to its lengthy wiry fur. A complete combing two to three times a week is perfect. Cropping is likewise advisable approximately every eight weeks, approximately.
Wellness Information
The median lifetime for sound Airedale Terrier of the Terrier Group is between ten and fourteen years of age. They're a really sound breed in which CHD is the solely major wellness issue that could arise. Limited concerns include hypothyroidism and gastric contortion. Learn More About This Otter Breed By Clicking Here!
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Kennel Club's American Staffordshire Terrier
The American Staffordshire Terrier of the Terrier Group who’s early ancestors came from England. This breed of dog helped settle the U.S. and was instrumental in the success of farmers and settlers. This breed of the Terrier Group, at their peak the early part of the 20th century, when one appeared on the Our Gang Comedies as “Pete the Pup” and personified the All-American pet. This breed of canine is very intelligent, human oriented and active and makes an affectionate family pet. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 57 to 67 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years of age. This breed has a short coat and comes in a variety of colors, mainly splotches against a white background. Like all purebreds, they have their health problems which are congestive heart disease, hip and elbow dysphasia, luxating patella, thyroid dysfunction and cataracts. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This All American By Clicking Here!
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Australian Terrier
American Kennel Club's Australian Terrier
The Australian Terrier of the Terrier Group derives its ancestry from the rough coated Terriers of Great Britain. This breed, like most Terriers were kept to keep mice and rats to a minimum, in and around factories and farms. This breed shares common ancestry with the Cairn Terrier, Skye Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Irish Terrier. A full grown male of this breed weighs around 14 pounds and has a life expectancy of 11 years of age. The coat of this breed is of medium length, shaggy, harsh, double coat and normally not trimmed. The fur is shorter on the muzzle, lower legs, feet and around the neck. The coats colors are shades of blue or red with tan markings on the face, ears, body and head. The temperament of this breed of the Terrier Group is said to be spirited and alert with the natural aggressiveness of a ratter or hedge hunter. The males of the breed do not tend to get along with one another, but bred for companionship, they are friendly with humans. As with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Tiny Australian By Clicking Here!
Bedlington Terrier
American Kennel Club's Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier of the Terrier Group derives its name from a mining town in the North East of England. Because of its non-shedding fur, with a woolly texture this breed is often described as a lamb on a leash. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 17 and 23 pounds and has a life expectancy of 13 ½ years of age. The colors of the coats may be blue, sandy, liver, dark brown or black and sable and can be solid colors or tan markings. Looking more like a Greyhound instead of a Terrier with a wedge shaped head with sparkling triangular eyes; it is able to run at great speed. Viewed from the front, their legs are triangular in shape, being wider at the top and in coming together at the paws; this enables them to pivot quickly when chasing their quarry. This breed is fast enough to bay badger or a fox and is a first class water dog. This breed of the Terrier Group is known as the dog with a good-natured and mild manner but can be ferocious when it comes to the hunt. These dogs need plenty of exercise or they become bored and destructive. Like all purebreds, this breed has its health issues which are copper toxicosis, heart murmurs and eye problems. Like with all animals, research before you buy! Learn More About This Greyhound/Terrier By Clicking Here!
Border Terrier
American Kennel Club's Border Terrier
The Border Terrier of the Terrier Group was originally bred as a fox and vermin hunter. This breed has a broad head and a short but strong muzzle and it is said to be “otter” shaped. The V shaped ears are on the side of the head and flop down on the cheeks. The tail is of moderate length, thick take at the base and tapering to a point. The colors of the coat can be grizzle and tan, blue and tan, red or wheaten. This breed has a double coat consisting of short, dense and soft undercoat and a wiry, harsh, whether and dirt resistant outer coat. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 13 and 15 ½ pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. This breed is somewhat stubborn and strong-willed but very even-tempered and rarely aggressive by nature. They are good with children and will get along with other dogs, even males and make great pets and companion dogs. This breed of the Terrier Group has the ability to jump high and run fast, despite the size of their legs. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are hip dysphasia, perthes disease, various heart defects, juvenile cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, seizures and canine epileptic cramping syndrome. As with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Stubborn Breed By Clicking Here!
Bull Terrier
American Kennel Club's Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier of the Terrier Group is recognized by its egg shaped head. From the top of its head straight down to the nose there is no break. The original Bull Terriers were bred with Bulldogs and used for blood sports. .They have a muscular chest and stubby legs, perfect for dog fighting. This canine was originally recognized as two different varieties, the all white and the rest of the colors. In the mid-30s they were brought together as one variety even though the white dogs are preferred. As with all white breeds you need to check their hearing as puppies because a lot of them are born deaf. Bull Terriers of the Terrier Group are aggressive especially the males to other males of all breeds. They are stubborn and you have to be the pack leader 100% of the time. But they are loyal to a single master and will defend him to the end. Learn More About This Pint Sized Heavyweight By Clicking Here!
Cairn Terrier
American Kennel Club's Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier of the Terrier Group is one of the oldest of these breed. Originating out of the Scottish Highlands, by the name Short Haired Skye Terrier, it was recognized as one of Scotland’s earliest working dog. This breed was used for hunting burrowing prey and as a ratter. A full grown male of this breed will weigh around 14 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. Their coats consisted of a harsh, weather resistant outer coat and a soft, dense undercoat. The colors of the coats range from cream, wheaten, red, sandy, gray or brindle. The aforementioned brindle color will change, progressively getting more black and silver with age. This breed of the Terrier Group is adventurous, intelligent, strong and loyal to its family. This breed can be stubborn so it is best to train them at an early age. Like all purebreds, this breed has their share of health problems which are cataracts, ocular melanosis, progressive retinal atrophy, corneal dystrophy, krabbe disease, hip dysphasia, and Von Willebrand’s disease. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Left Handed Breed, Click Here!
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
American Kennel Club's Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier of the Terrier Group is known for its silken topknot on the top of its head. This breed has a very long body with short legs and is one of the smallest breeds in the Terrier family. This breed was originally bred to go to ground, in other words hunting badgers and otters in their tunnels. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 18 and 24 pounds and has a life expectancy of around 13 years of age. This breed of the Terrier Group is sturdily built with strong bone construction and very muscular. They have a double coat which comes in mustard (which can range from a reddish brown to a pale fawn, with a topknot of creamy white) or pepper (which can range from a dark bluish black to a light silver gray, with a topknot of silvery white) color and there is very little shedding which makes them perfect pets for people who have pet allergies. This breed is very affectionate and fun-loving and makes a great companion dog. Some males have been known to be aggressive to other male dogs but they are very protective of family and home. Like with most purebreds, they do have some health issues which are glaucoma, epilepsy and hypothyroidism. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Tunnel Dweller By Clicking Here!
Glen of Imaal Terrier
American Kennel Club's Glen of Imaal Terrier
The Glen of Imaal Terrier of the Terrier Group was developed when Queen Elizabeth I was having problems at her castle in Ireland with badgers and foxes. She hired French and Hessian soldiers to fix the problem in the Wicklow area in the Glen of Imaal. They brought with them low-slung hounds have a bred with Irish terrier stock to produce this breed. When fully grown a male of this breed will weigh around 35 pounds and have a life expectancy of 11 to 15 years of age. The coat of this breed is a double coat which consists of a harsh outer coat and a soft undercoat. The color of the coat of this breed is wheaten, blue or brindle. This breed has a large head and short bowed legs with a raised top line. This breed of the Terrier Group is slow to mature, usually taking up to four years before reaching maturity. This breed’s temperament is normally docile but can be aggressive if provoked. This breed is highly intelligent and easily trained. Like all purebreds, they have a few health problems which are progressive retinal atrophy and heart problems. With any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Queen's Breed By Clicking Here!
Irish Terrier
American Kennel Club's Irish Terrier
The Irish Terrier of the Terrier Group is one of many terrier breeds to come out of Ireland. This breed is described as being racy, red and rectangular. This breeds tail is often docked at three quarters of its length and should stand up, but not straight up on the dog and should not lean to one side of the other. The ears of this breed should fold over, facing forward on the forehead and should be a darker color than the rest of the coat. The coat of this breed is colored golden red, red wheaten, wheaten or dark red. Small patches of white are allowed on the chest but nowhere else on the dog’s body. The outer coat of this double coated breed of the Terrier Group is straight and wiry in texture and should lay flat against the skin. The undercoat of this breed, which should be red in color, and is hard for a novelist to detect. A full grown male of this breed should weigh around 30 pounds and have a life expectancy of 13 to 14 years of age. This breed is very energetic and at times, hard to train. This breed is aggressive to other dogs and early socialization is a must. As with all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are hyperkeratosis, hypothyroidism and cataracts. With all animals, you need to do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Irish Red By Clicking Here!
Kerry Blue Terrier
American Kennel Club's Kerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier of the Terrier Group was mistakenly thought to come from Kerry County in South West Ireland, when in fact it came from Tipperary. At first this breed was used for herding cattle and sheep, also used as a guard dog. This breed developed into a dog for controlling vermin including rats, rabbits, badgers, foxes, otters and hairs. This breed has a long head, flat skull, deep chest and a soft wavy to curly coat. The coat of this breed comes in different shades of blue (from blue-black to light slate grey). All the kennel club’s standards reflect the AKC’s standards which are “black on the muzzle, head, ears, tail and feet are permissible at any age. “ The puppies of this breed of the Terrier Group are born black and grow into their blue coats at around two years of age. A full grown male of this breed should weigh between 33 and 40 pounds and have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. As with all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are generic disorders, eye problems and cancers. As with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Blue Breed By Clicking Here!
Lakeland Terrier
American Kennel Club's Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier of the Terrier Group is a breed originating out on the Lake District of England as a descendent of the old English Black and Tan and Fell Terrier. Most Terrier breeds bolted their quarry or mark it by baying, but this breed would have to kill the foxes in their layer. I full grown male of this breed weighs between 16 and 17 pounds and has a life expectancy of 14 to 15 years of age. This breed is similar to the Welsh Terrier but shorter and finer boned. The eyes of this breed are small and dark in color. Their nose and pads of the feet are black in color unless they have a liver coat, then they are liver in color. The coat of this breed is a double coat, the outer coat is thick, hard and wiry hair and the undercoat is soft. This breed of the Terrier Group comes in 10 different colors which are black and tan, blue and tan, liver and tan, tan grizzle, red, red grizzle, wheaten, liver, blue or black. The temperament of this breed is friendly, bold and confident. Like all purebreds, they have some health issues which are lens luxation, von Willebrand’s disease and Legg-Perthe disease. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Fearless Breed By Clicking Here!
Manchester Terrier
American Kennel Club's Manchester Terrier
The Manchester Terrier of the Terrier Group is the oldest of all identifiable Terrier breeds. This breed is a smooth haired, long tapered nose, narrow flat skull, small and bright eyes, chest rather deep and the color, black and tan. The tan in the coat can be found on the legs, stomach and muzzle area. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 12 and 22 pounds and has a life expectancy of 15 to 16 years of age. This breed is very active and makes a great companion dog to somebody who likes the outdoors. But when in the house this breed is calm and sedate. This breed of the Terrier Group is easy to train and awaits commands from their owners. Because of their hunting instincts it is not wise to leave this breed around small children and animals. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are von Willebrand’s disease, glaucoma and heat sensitivity. As with all animals, do your research for you buy! Learn More About This Old Breed By Clicking Here!
Miniature Bull Terrier
American Kennel Club's Miniature Bull Terrier
The Miniature Bull Terrier of the Terrier Group has a short, fine and glossy coat that is held close to the skin. The coat is white in color, or white with another color or a fully colored coat. In the early 1900s the difference between miniatures and regular breeds was done by weight, but this created a problem where the miniatures didn’t even look like the breed that they were supposed to represent, so in the 70s weight limits was replaced by height limits. A full grown male of this breed of the Terrier Group weighs between 24 and 33 pounds and has a life expectancy of 11 to 14 years of age. The head of this breed is described as being egg shaped and it is flat on top with a Roman muzzle. The eyes are set close together and triangular. Ears are erect and the tail is carried horizontally. This breed can sometimes be a little stubborn, but they do make the greatest pets for people with limited space. This breed needs a lot of training because of their stubbornness and it needs to start as early as possible. This breed must have exercise and a good diet to avoid obesity. As with all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are hearing, eye, skin, kidney, heart and knee problems. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Big Dog In A Small Package By Clicking Here!
Miniature Schnauzer
American Kennel Club's Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer of the Terrier Group is a small breed of Schnauzer originating in Germany. This breeds temperament and relative small size makes it one of the most popular breeds in the world. This breed comes in four colors which are black, salt and pepper, black and silver and white. The American Kennel Club disqualifies the color white. And adult male of this breed weighs between 14 to18 pounds and has a life expectancy of around 15 years of age. This breed has a double coat, outer coat is wiry and the undercoat is soft. This breed of the Terrier Group has a long head with a bushy beard, mustache and eyebrows. Their eyes are oval and dark and the ear is V shaped and natural folds forward. This breed has a thin and short tail and it may be docked, if permitted. Their front legs are rigid and they have what is called “cat’s feet“, short and round. This breed takes to training very well. This breed is very energetic and needs to be exercised daily. As with any purebred, this breed has some health issues which are hyperlipidemia, diabetes, bladder stones and eye problems. With any animal, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Popular Breed By Clicking Here!
Norfolk Terrier
American Kennel Club's Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier of the Terrier Group is the smallest of the working Terriers. Because of their size and agility it makes the breed a good ratter. This breed was also used to hunt animals of equal size and bolt them out of their dens. This breed works in packs, so it is a necessity that they get along with other dogs. Working in packs they take turns working their prey. This breed has a wiry coat and comes in the colors of all shades of red, wheaten, black and tan or grizzle. A full grown male of this breed weighs about 11 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. This breed should not be too aggressive, but fearless, in case they have to defend themselves. This breed of the Terrier Group will dig out of boredom, when left alone for a long time. They should not be left outside because they crave human attention. This breeds temperament said to be happy, spirited and self-confident. Like all purebreds, they have some health issues which are mitral valve disease, hip dysphasia, luxating patellas and incorrect bites. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Small Breed By Clicking Here!
Norwich Terrier
American Kennel Club's Norwich Terrier
The Norwich Terrier of the Terrier Group originates out of the United Kingdom and was bred to hunt small vermin and rodents. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 11 and 12 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years of age. This breed has a coat which comes in red, tan, wheaten, black and tan or grizzle. They have a double coat, the outer coat is harsh and wiry and the undercoat is soft. This breed is intelligent, courageous and affectionate. These dogs of the Terrier Group are very energetic and need to exercise daily. This breed is naturally curious and will become bored by the same exercise routine. This breed should never be kept outside because they crave human companionship. As with all purebreds, this breed has some health problems which are hip dysphasia, cataracts, epilepsy and mitral valve disease. Like with all animals, you need to do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Pint Sized Ratter By Clicking Here!
Parson Russell Terrier
American Kennel Club's Parson Russell Terrier
The Parson Russell Terrier of the Terrier Group was developed from the Fox Terrier and once known as the Jack Russell Terrier. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 13 and 17 pounds and has a life expectancy of 15 to 16 years of age. This breed has a rectangular muzzle and a well defined stop. Their eyes are almond shaped and dark and their nose black. Their ears are V shaped and point forward, their tail is docked. This breeds feet are said to be “catlike” and the legs are straight and strong. The coat of this breed can either be smooth or wire haired and comes in predominantly white with black, tan or grizzle markings or a tricolor combination. The temperament of this breed of the Terrier Group is bold and energetic. This breed requires plenty of exercise and is not recommended for apartment living. Like all purebreds, they have some health issues which are dislocated kneecaps, inherited eye diseases, deafness and Legg Perthes disease. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Former Jack By Clicking Here!
Russell Terrier
American Kennel Club's Russell Terrier
There are forty four breeds in the Terrier Group worldwide. But, The American Kennel Club only recognizes twenty nine breeds. They are the Airedale Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Cesky Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Bull Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Russell Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Skye Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Welsh Terrier, West Highland White Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier. The Terrier Group, in earlier times, was known for keeping down the rodent population in factories and mills.
Scottish Terrier
American Kennel Club's Scottish Terrier
My son says if he could have a dog, he would want his Scottish Terrier of the Terrier Group. The Scottish Terrier of the Terrier Group is a stocky little animal with a barrel chest. Its coat is colored from black all the way to white. The white coated Scottish Terrier should not be confused with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or West Highland White Terrier. The Scottish Terrier is very rugged and picks up the nickname of the “Diehard” because he is so scrappy. In proportion his head is larger than his body and his legs are very stubby. The Scottish Terrier was bred this way to fight badgers with large paws for digging in badger dens. Learn More About This Scrappy And Stubborn Breed By Clicking Here!
Sealyham Terrier
American Kennel Club's Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier of the Terrier Group what is originally developed in Wales. This breed was developed to hunt vermin and Fox. A full grown male of this breed will weigh between 23 and 25 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 and 15 years of age. In this breed the length of the back should be the height of the animal when measured at the top of the withers. These dogs of the Terrier Group even though they have short legs can be very fast and agile. This breed has a double coat, the outer coat being harsh and wiry and the undercoat being soft and dense. The color of the coat is white and the marking colors include lemon, brown and badger (mix of brown and black). This breeds puppies are normally very active but as the breed matures, they tend to become couch potatoes. So exercise them daily and watch their diet. As with all purebreds, they have some health issues which are eye disease, deafness and skin allergies. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Welsh Breed By Clicking Here!
Skye Terrier
American Kennel Club's Skye Terrier
The Skye Terrier of the Terrier Group is a long, low and hardy breed. This breed has a double coat; the outer coat is hard and straight while the undercoat is short and soft. The outer coat ideal length should be 5 ½ inches with no extra credit for being longer and must be straight, no curls. When looking at this breeds face, the shorter hair on the face makes it appear to have a beard. The color of this breeds coat range from fawn, blue, dark or light gray, blonde and black. Some white spots are permitted on the chest. Their ears can be prick or drop eared both type are permissible and are carried high upon the head. This breed of the Terrier Group is twice as long as it is high. A full grown male of this breed weighs around 25 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. This breed needs to be socialized at an early age but otherwise is loving and affectionate. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are Skye limp or Puppy limp, Degenerative disc disease and cancer. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Long And Low Breed By Clicking Here!
Smooth Fox Terrier
American Kennel Club's Smooth Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier of the Terrier Group is extremely significant in the terrier group because a large number of Terriers are believed to have been descended from this breed. This breed is well proportioned and has a distinctive head with a tapered muzzle, deep dark eyes and folded V shaped ears, set high upon the head. The tail should be set up on the back straight or slightly curved but not carried on the back like an Akita’s tail. A full grown male of this breed weighs around 18 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. This breeds coat is hard and flat and it sheds somewhat. The coat of this breed of the Terrier Group is predominantly white and has markings of black and tan with their heads usually a solid color but they have been known to have splashes of white on them. This breed is very intelligent and active and makes an excellent family pet as long as they are exercise regularly. As with all purebreds, they do have some health issues which are deafness, luxating patellas and eye disorders. Like any animal, you should always research before you buy! Learn More About This Significant Breed By Clicking Here!
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
American Kennel Club's Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier of the Terrier Group is a breed that originated in Ireland. This all-purpose farm dog is used in herding, watching and guarding livestock as well as vermin hunting. This breed is single coated which does not shed and that makes them very popular with people who have allergies. The puppies of this breed have coat colors of dark red, dark brown, mahogany or white. Upon maturity, this breed’s coat will turn wheaten in color, from wheat to white. The adult coat may contain guard hairs that are black, white or darker brown in color. A full grown male of this breed will weigh around 30 to 45 pounds and have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years of age. This breed of the Terrier Group is energetic and play full and known as a “wheaten greetin”, will often jump up to lick someone’s face. This breed is good with children and cats, as long as they are socialized with the cats at an early age. As with all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are proteins losing nephropathy, protein losing enteropathy, retinal dysphasia, inflammatory bowel syndrome, cancer and allergies. Like with all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Face Licker By Clicking Here!
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
American Kennel Club's Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier of the Terrier Group was originally bred for bull baiting, which was a blood sport, where the bull was anchored through the nose with a 30 foot chain, pepper blown up his nose to enrage him, then a pack of dogs were released to try to pin him. This breed has many nicknames like Staffie, Stafford, Staffross, Staffy and Staff. This medium-sized, short coated breed is stocky and muscular and has a broad head with a relatively short snout. These dogs are very strong and strong scissors like bite. They have dark brown eyes and small ears that are placed on the side of their heads and droop sideways. The neck and shoulders of this breed is very muscular and they have squarely placed forelimbs. Their hind quarters very muscular too and their tails are short. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 30 and 38 pounds and has a life expectancy of 10 to 16 years of age. This breed of the Terrier Group is highly intelligent and is known for its tenacity. This breed makes a great family dog and it is said that “no breed is more loving with its family” than this breed. These breeds, as puppies, are easily house trained. Like all purebred dogs, this breed has some health issues which are cataracts, hip dysphasia and breathing problems. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Family Loving Breed By Clicking Here!
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Welsh Terrier
American Kennel Club's Welsh Terrier
The Welsh Terrier of the Terrier Group is one of the many Terrier breeds to originate from Wales, in the British Isles. This breed was used for hunting fox, badger and rodents. This breed’s coat color is tan on the head, legs and underbelly and has a black saddle on its back. It is said, that this breed looks like a compact Airedale Terrier. The coat has an outer layer of abrasive fur and in undercoat for installation in cold weather. This is another breed of terrier that does not shed if groomed, which makes them ideal for people with allergies. To maintain this breeds coat by raking to stop the coat from matting is a must! A full grown male of this breed will weigh between 20 and 22 pounds and have a life expectancy of 12 to 13 years of age. This breed of the Terrier Group standard is its body is as tall as it is long and has a docked tail to give it a square appearance. Because this breed was developed to hunt independently, training must be reinforced again and again throughout their lives, as they are very stubborn. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are glaucoma and skin irritation. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Compact Airedale By Clicking Here!
West Highland White Terrier
American Kennel Club's West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier of the Terrier Group or Westies is a breed known for its white coat. Originating out of Scotland this breed was used to seek and dig out foxes and badgers. Originally named Poltalloch Terrier after the estate in Western Scotland, this breed has been featured on logos for different Scottish companies like the Scottish whiskey brand Black and White and in America, Caesars brand dog food. An adult male of this breed weighs between 13 and 16 pounds and has a life expectancy of 12 to 17 years of age. This breed has a rough outer coat which is about 2 inches in length and requires regular grooming and a soft, dense and thick undercoat. This breed has bright deep set eyes which are dark in color and the ears are small, pointed and straight. The tail of this breed of the Terrier Group is said to be “carrot shaped” and should never be docked. Like all purebreds, this breed has some health issues which are allergies, skin problems, ear infections, problems swallowing and “lion jaw”. With all animals, do your research before you buy! Learn More About This Scottish Star By Clicking Here!
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Wire Fox Terrier
American Kennel Club's Wire Fox Terrier
The Wire Fox Terrier of the Terrier Group looks a lot like the Smooth Fox Terrier but with longer hair. Both breeds are believed to be developed separately. This breed was developed in England by foxhunting enthusiasts and believed to be the descendent of a now extinct rough coated black and tan working terriers of Wales, Derbyshire and Dunham. A full grown male of this breed weighs between 15 and 21 pounds and has a life expectancy of 15 to 17 years of age. The coat of this breed is a basic white with brown markings on the face and ears and a black saddle. There may be brown and black markings on the tail and other areas. If you don’t intend to show this breed, regular bathing and brushing is all that is needed to keep the coat looking good. This breed of the Terrier Group has an abundant amount of energy and is also very intelligent. This means if they are not exercised regularly they often become bored very fast and destructive habits may result out of this boredom. As with all purebred dogs, this breed has some health problems which are epilepsy, cataracts, Legg Perthes disease, distichiasis, post nasal drip and deafness. With all animals, you should do your research before you buy! Learn More About This One Time Fox Hunter By Clicking Here!
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